
Learn to design a modern portfolio website from scratch using Figma, mood boards, colors, images, and typography, then convert it into a WordPress site with Elementor.
Create a Figma account and sign up options, then navigate the dashboard to create a design file and learn frames, canvas, rectangles, text, pen tool, and alignment.
Create a 1440-pixel desktop frame and apply a two-column grid to guide alignment. Set 140px margins, place shapes and text within the grid, and use body font size.
Create and customize multiple hero sections in Figma by duplicating frames, adjusting background images and overlays, and styling headlines and primary and secondary buttons.
check images.zip file to get all the images/screenshots that we use in this course
Create a mood board in Figma to design your portfolio website, using frames, background color, and placed images to craft a hero section, sections, testimonials, and contact details.
Arrange mood board designs into a single frame on the homepage, copying and cropping images, resizing the hero header, and aligning content for a clean landing page design.
Create a mood board in Figma to capture client requirements, gather design inspiration from Dribbble, Pinterest, and Behance, and prepare a shareable concept for feedback.
Check content.docx file to find details about the project design
Create the testimonials section by adding an image placeholder, text areas for client name and quote, and styling with color and size. Add navigation dots and duplicates for multiple testimonials.
Learn to install and use the Font Awesome icons plugin in Figma, adjust icon size and color, and prepare a contact box for the next lesson.
Create and style a contact section in Figma by building a clean layout, adding social media handles, and linking a schedule and email form for visitor contact.
Adjust website layouts by resizing sections, replacing icons with Font Awesome, tweaking colors and spacing, and previewing the landing page prototype to refine the home page design.
learn to set up a free hosting account with Infinity Free, create a subdomain, install WordPress, and manage DNS propagation in the control panel for development purposes.
Learn to install and activate the Astra theme and the Elementor page builder, then add Elementor addons to enable features like testimonials, preparing for future lessons.
Learn to convert a Figma hero section into a WordPress page with Elementor, creating a canvas page, setting an 800 height, applying background and layout colors, then preview against design.
Add and style the hero section by editing the header, applying typography, color, and alignment, then build and customize join and secondary buttons with padding and borders.
Learn to configure the home page section in WordPress using Elementor, aligning colors and fonts from a Figma design, adjusting layout, and publishing the static home page.
Design and implement a hero section on WordPress by syncing a Figma banner, setting height to 600, styling the headline at 40px with 48px line height, and adding buttons.
Apply a hero section design by importing a background image, grouping elements, and adjusting margins, padding, and typography in Elementor to match the Figma design and create responsive button alignment.
Learn how to fix hero image spacing by editing, cropping, and aligning the image with the bottom of the hero for a clean, balanced layout.
Design an info section in a page builder by adding a header and paragraph, then adjust typography, padding, and margins to align with the Figma design and refine content structure.
Learn how to design an about me section in WordPress using Elementor, including adding images, copying content, adjusting color, typography, padding, and column layout for a balanced hero area.
design the experience section in a theater page using elemento, creating a two-item layout with left-aligned images, centered headlines, and coordinated typography, padding, and margins for a polished look.
Create the design services section by editing images, adjusting text content, typography, color, borders, shadows, and spacing, then export assets for use in a WordPress site.
Boost WordPress and Elementor speed by optimizing images with TinyPNG and WebP, resizing appropriately, and reducing plugins, then enable caching for better Core Web Vitals.
Do you want to learn how to use Figma to design a modern & professional website from scratch and turn the Figma design into a fully functional WordPress website?
This course will help you to improve your web design skills and learn the Figma tool to design any type of website and convert any Figma design to WordPress using Elementor page builder.
This is a complete Figma to WordPress class.
In this class, you'll learn,
How to use Figma software to design websites interface
Create a mood board to collect design inspirations
Pick the best colors, typography, images & content
Design the A-Z website according to UI/UX design principles
Convert Figma to WordPress
Use WordPress theme and plugins
Build a website with Elemento page builder free version
Also, I'll show you the best practice and things that you should follow to speed up the process and give hassle-free service to your client.
This class is for,
Freelancer or individual web designer who likes to start a web design journey.
Anyone who likes to design their own custom portfolio website.
Anyone who likes to learn to convert Figma to a WordPress website
About me,
I am Gihan Akalanka and I am a freelance web designer/developer. I will guild you through the step-by-step process of designing a complete portfolio website with Figma.
This is a beginner-friendly course,
Only you need a computer and internet connection to start this class. You can follow the steps with me and improve your skills and understand the tools that we use in this course.
By the end of this course,
You'll have completed professional portfolio website design by you and you'll have the knowledge to do the research to get design inspiration and create your own version of a website that can sell you for your clients.
Let's get started!